Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Dell Dimension
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action
Diagnostic Codes
System Codes and Messages
Message Possible Cause Corrective Action
Post Beep Codes
System Messages
Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action
Post
Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files
Documentation
Printed Documentation
Online Documentation
When Using Your Computer
Safety Instructions
Adding Parts
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
When Working Inside Your Computer
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Shutting Down the Computer
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
Adding Cards
Opening the Computer Cover
Open the computer cover
Close the computer cover
Removing Cards
Rdram Overview
Adding Memory
Shut down the computer
Replacing an AGP Card
Adding a Second Hard Drive
Adding Other Drives
Inch Devices
Inch Devices
Replacing the Microprocessor
Open the computer cover
Installing the Microprocessor
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Dimension 8200 System Board Types
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Closing the Computer Cover
ALERT! Cover was previously removed
Accessing Help Files
Solving Problems
Power Problems
If the screen is blank
Start-Up Error Messages
Video and Monitor Problems
Adjust the Windows display settings
If you cannot print to a USB printer
Sound and Speaker Problems
Printer Problems
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem Options
Scanner Problems
Modem Problems
Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows
Check the mouse settings
Mouse Problems
Keyboard Problems
Drive Problems
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
If you have a hard drive problem
Under Error-checking, click Check Now
If you cannot play a DVD movie
Microsoft Windows Error Messages
Network Problems
General Program Problems
Mail Problems
Internet Connection Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Click Properties
Reinstalling Drivers
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Windows Me
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows
Creating a Restore Point
Using System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Reinstalling Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Click Create a restore point
Reinstalling Windows Me
Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window
Reinstalling Windows
Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next
Press Enter again to restart your computer
Technical Specifications
Controls and Lights
Power
Audio2
Video
Back to Contents
Overview
System Setup Program
Viewing Settings
System Setup Program Screens
Option Function
PXE BIS
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Technical Overview
Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets
Socketed Microprocessor
Power Supply
Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire
DC Power Connectors
Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire
DC Power Connector P2
DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9
DC Power Connector P7
Card Connector Card Description
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives
Placement of Dell-Installed Cards
IDE Channel Connector Location Dell Installed Drive
Front View
Controls and Lights
Windows Label
Back View
Serial Connector
Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms